Associate Director – Digital Engagement Partner, Regulatory Affairs

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. Drive adoption, engagement, governance, and business value realization of digital capabilities across the Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety organization .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving digital transformation within regulated environments, leveraging artificial intelligence, data science, and automation to enhance business value and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change effectively while aligning digital strategies with business priorities.

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Digital Transformation LeadershipStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementRegulatory Affairs KnowledgeArtificial Intelligence Integration

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceAutomation SolutionsProcess ImprovementLean Six SigmaSystems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Regulatory OperationsPolicy ImplementationEmployee Training ProgramsGenerative AILarge Language Models (LLMs)

Soft Skills

Change LeadershipNegotiationConsensus-BuildingStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power PlatformDigital Community ForumsInnovation Challenges

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalLife SciencesRegulated EnvironmentsGxPPharmacovigilance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive adoption, engagement, governance, and business value realization of digital capabilities across the Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety organization
Partner strategically with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, shape digital strategies, and deliver measurable business outcomes
Integrate artificial intelligence, data science, automation, Power Platform solutions, and emerging technologies
Act as the primary liaison between business functions, technology organizations, and global stakeholders
Lead engagement strategies, stakeholder partnerships, use-case discovery, demand management, governance activities, and capability-building initiatives
Ensure digital investments align with business priorities and deliver sustainable impact
Transition innovative concepts into trusted, scalable capabilities embedded in day-to-day operations
Drive utilization, business value, and continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement, change management, communications, training, and performance monitoring
Collaborate with cross-functional, global, and matrixed teams, vendors, and sourcing partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Communications, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related field
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated environments
Strong balance of innovation, strategic thinking, and operational execution within regulated and GxP environments
Strong change leadership, negotiation, consensus-building, and stakeholder management skills
Experience partnering with business stakeholders, IT organizations, vendors, and sourcing partners to deliver technology-enabled solutions
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Proven success leading cross-functional, global, and matrixed teams
Knowledge of regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance business processes, information, and systems
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, storytelling, and stakeholder-influencing skills
Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex regulatory information relationships
Experience with process improvement and change management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and deliver results under aggressive timelines
Experience organizing enterprise innovation challenges, digital community forums, or similar innovation programs
Demonstrated ability to leverage Generative AI and large language models (LLMs), including data preparation, model utilization, and generation of actionable outputs
Skills in Automation Solutions, Change Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Management, Employee Training Programs, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and Vendor Management
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid flexible work arrangement